What this strip actually does
Unlike a standard white LED strip lighting product measured in kelvin, this tape emits in the UVA range, between 360-410NM. That near-UV output is what makes fluorescent pigments, optical brighteners, security inks and certain minerals light up while the rest of the room stays dark. It is the effect people associate with blacklight, but delivered in a slim, flexible, cuttable format you can run metre after metre along a display, a bar front, a ceiling cove or the underside of a shelf. Used as accent lighting, it is theatrical; used as task lighting for verification work, it is practical.
Technical specifications
SKU: LCLS24VUV-6W-410NM-IP22
Type: Flexible LED strip, UVA
Wavelength: 360-410NM
Power: 6W per metre
Voltage: 24V
Ingress protection: IP22
Category: Indoor LED strips
Application: Residential and commercial projects
Electrical and installation notes
This is a constant-voltage 24V LED strip, so it needs a 24 V DC power supply sized for the total load: multiply 6W per metre by the length you plan to install, then choose a driver with comfortable headroom. Cut only on the designated cut marks, solder or use dedicated connectors at the copper pads, and respect polarity. Mounting is straightforward — clean the surface, press the tape down, and for anything visible or subject to handling, drop it into an aluminum profile with a cover. A channel also acts as a heat sink and keeps the strip flat and straight, which matters a lot on long runs where a wavy line is immediately obvious.
Where to install it
With its IP22 rating, this tape is an indoor, dry-location product: no rain, no direct splashing, no submersion. That puts it right at home in nightclubs, lounges, karaoke rooms, escape rooms, bowling centres, laser tag arenas and arcades; in retail and museum display cases where UVA reveals authenticity marks; in home theatres, basement bars, gaming rooms and teen bedrooms; and behind service counters in pawn shops, currency exchanges, print shops and labs. Contractors also use UVA tape in themed millwork, signage and stage sets where a purple wash and a glowing graphic do more than any spotlight could. Pair it with fluorescent paint, acrylic edges or white fabrics for maximum drama.
Documentation and support
The full technical PDF for LCLS24VUV-6W-410NM-IP22 is available in the Documentation tab of this page — download it for your submittal package, your quote or your inspection file. If you are planning a long run, sketch your layout first, note where the feeds and cuts will land, and match the power supply to the total wattage. Done right, a UVA LED tape install looks clean by day and spectacular the moment the lights go down.